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Beth Israel Lahey Health Nursing Tech (40hr, Night) in Needham, Massachusetts
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Night (United States of America)
BID Needham will pay a $3,000 bonus (in two payments over 12 months) to hired candidates for this position. Candidates will receive $1,500 on the pay period following date of hire and another $1,500 once they reach twelve months of employment.
Important Details:
· Employees applying internally from within BID Needham or another BILH entity are not eligible for this signing bonus program.
· Re-hires may receive signing bonuses if they terminated their employment with BID Needham more than a year before new hire date. This includes students, volunteers and interns who have worked (paid or unpaid) at BID Needham.
· New employees must be in good standing at the bonus payout dates to receive payout.
· Candidates who are referred by a current employee will receive their bonus as part of the employee referral program.
· Bonus eligible jobs are subject to change based on the hospital's hiring needs and will be determined by Human Resources on an ongoing basis. HR reserves the right to change the bonus eligible jobs at any time. Additionally, all payouts are subject to standard state and federal tax withholdings and are processed through payroll.
The Derenzo Patient Care Unit is a general medical/surgical/telemetry unit. Patients are admitted to the Derenzo Patient Care Unit from the ED, PACU, physicians’ offices, and infrequently directly from their residence. The patient population on the Derenzo Patient Care Unit is diverse and consists of patients who have medical diagnoses or have undergone abdominal, orthopedic, plastic, and urological surgeries, to name a few.
Job Description:
Job Summary: The nursing technician assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The nursing technician functions under the direction and supervision of the RN. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Nurse Manager or delegate, the nursing technician assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing Unit. This position deals with a patient population ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics with surgical/medical clinical focus.
Essential Responsibilities:
Consistently demonstrates a familiarity with the duties required of a nursing technician and performs all duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; readily observes or assists others to obtain further knowledge.
Always follows the Nursing Care Plan; observes established policies and procedures for proper patient treatment and care.
Establishes priorities in patient care and related assigned duties functioning in an organized manner. Completes all assignments in a timely, quality manner by the end of the shift.
Demonstrates responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment for patients' mental and physical condition and applies safety measures and restraints as necessary per Hospital Policy.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures; knows proper body mechanics.
Assures basic safety requirements are upheld for the pre and post-operative surgical patient (i.e. position s/p hip surgery patient, CPM and post-surgical precautions).
Consistently provides care which demonstrates an understanding of the needs and age-related requirements of the adult and geriatric age groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma/GED; or C.N.A. certification; or equivalent related work experience required.
Nursing Assistant Certification, prior LTAC or med/surg experience, or nursing clinical rotation, preferred.
MOAB training preferred
CPR Certification and First Aid training preferred, or must complete within 30 days of hire
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Experience with the use of computers preferred or familiarization with keyboard and typing skills preferred
Familiarization with medical terminology
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
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